Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Quick Check 4 of 44 of 4 Items Question Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point) Responses Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually. Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually. No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often. No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often. Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually. Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually. No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
The correct answer is: No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
To answer this question, you need to understand the concepts of sexual and asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) from two parents, resulting in offspring with a combination of genetic material from both parents. It is common among most complex organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.
On the other hand, asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes. It is a process where a single parent organism produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself. This method is commonly found in simpler organisms like bacteria, fungi, and some plants.
While it is true that many complex organisms reproduce sexually, it is not universally true that simple organisms reproduce asexually. Some complex organisms, like certain species of plants and animals, can reproduce both sexually and asexually. The example given in the question, komodo dragons, can reproduce by laying eggs (sexual reproduction) or through parthenogenesis (asexual reproduction).
Therefore, the correct answer is that the statement is not always true because some complex organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually.